July 28, 2021 CDC hit by liberal media outlets for 'confusing message' on wearing masks The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) became the focus of unusual scrutiny from multiple liberal media outlets this week following its reversal on mask-wearing guidance for those vaccinated against the coronavirus.
July 27, 2021 CDC recommends fully vaccinated wear masks in certain indoor areas, advises universal masking for schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday that fully vaccinated individuals should wear masks in certain indoor areas and advised universal masking for schools regardless of individuals' vaccination status amid rising infections due to the delta variant.
July 20, 2021 CDC: Delta variant accounts for 83% of US cases Health officials say the Delta variant of the coronavirus continues to surge and accounts for an estimated 83% of U.S. COVID-19 cases.
July 16, 2021 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated' burdens busy US hospitals The COVID-19 comeback across the U.S. is putting pressure on hospitals at a time when some of them are busy just trying to catch up on surgeries and other procedures that were put on hold during the pandemic.
July 16, 2021 MSNBC doctor praises LA health officials over mask mandates: 'What is the harm ... to wear a mask indoors?' MSNBC medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel praised Los Angeles health officials on Friday following the city's decision to reinstate mask mandates for indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status.
July 8, 2021 'Virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths in US among unvaccinated, White House says Virtually all COVID-19-related hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. are occurring among unvaccinated people, Jeff Zients, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, said Thursday, warning that there would likely continue to be increases in cases in areas with low vaccination rates as the Delta variant spreads.
July 1, 2021 CDC mask recommendations for vaccinated individuals 'remains unchanged,' Fauci says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance that states fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks in indoor or outdoor settings “remains unchanged,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.
June 23, 2021 What is myocarditis? Signs, symptoms to look for A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel is set to meet Wednesday to discuss reports of myocarditis and pericarditis in some COVID-19 mRNA vaccine recipients.
June 22, 2021 CDC director says benefits of COVID-19 vaccination ‘far outweigh’ risks of rare heart issues Ahead of an anticipated CDC advisory panel meeting Wednesday relating to heart inflammation in a small fraction of vaccinated teens and young adults, head of the agency, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, suspects the data will reveal the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks of rare side effects and poor outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
June 11, 2021 New York Times puff piece calls CDC Director Rochelle Walensky 'fierce advocate' who 'follows the science' The New York Times raised eyebrows with a glowing profile of CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who's been widely criticized for her leadership during the coronavirus pandemic.